165 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Alain Mabanckou’s riotous new novel centers on the patrons of a run-down bar in the Congo. In a country that appears to have forgotten the importance of remembering, a former schoolteacher and bar regular nicknamed Broken Glass has been elected to...
Community Reviews Summary of 118 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
challenging 45%
dark 45%
emotional 27%
adventurous 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 9%
sad 9%
tense 9%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Average rating
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165 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Alain Mabanckou’s riotous new novel centers on the patrons of a run-down bar in the Congo. In a country that appears to have forgotten the importance of remembering, a former schoolteacher and bar regular nicknamed Broken Glass has been elected to...
Community Reviews Summary of 118 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
challenging 45%
dark 45%
emotional 27%
adventurous 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 9%
sad 9%
tense 9%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.